Macro Photography Lighting Tutorial

Well, you've got a macro lens and you've found a good subject! But how do you ensure the lighting in your photos is the best it can be? Learn about natural light, ring lights, single and dual flash setups, and diffusers in this complete tutorial.

Our earlier complete macro photography tutorial: https://youtu.be/8CbfL4fvH6M

Lighting equipment used in the video (not affiliate links):
Venus Optics KX-800 dual flash - https://photographylife.com/reviews/venus-optics-kx800-macro-flash
Bolt VM-110 ring light - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/750879-REG/bolt_vm_110_led_macro_ring.html
Nikon SB-600 flash - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/flashes/sb-600-af-speedlight.html
Vello Mini Softbox diffuser - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749296-REG/Vello_VE_1002_Mini_Softbox.html

I've been a macro photographer for 7 or 8 years now, and lighting is still what I think about the most. Good lighting will make or break any photo, but especially a macro photo, since it's so easy to capture harsh light with the wrong setup (or just not enough light in the first place).

If you have any questions or comments, let me know below and I'll be sure to answer!

All photos and videos in this tutorial are my own, Copyright © Spencer Cox.

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